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Time for the official @delphijunkie's Self-isolation Music Recommendation thread. Please do not be fooled by imitators.
I'll add a new album each Monday, and I'd love to hear your thoughts. Hopefully it'll expose you to artists that wouldn't normally cross your path
I'll add a new album each Monday, and I'd love to hear your thoughts. Hopefully it'll expose you to artists that wouldn't normally cross your path
All these albums will be added to a shared Spotify playlist (when available), and I'll try my best not to double-up on artists. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75VhxcO5x62STuecqikAIj?si=i0l2vRY5RqygLPNw3FDy7g
Let's get the ball rolling with a virus themed one, from one of my favourite recent music discoveries, @Haken_Official. https://open.spotify.com/album/1PhYHO7Pva9e1YQY5GQ8zx?si=U5sZRe4zRrKUvWB73WfGzQ
OK, so I was collating the list for this, and it turns out I have far too many to restrict to one per week :-D
So I'm switching to one per day. You have been warned.
So I'm switching to one per day. You have been warned.
Todays recommendation is The Optimist by @anathemamusic, because we can all do with a little optimism right now. :-) https://open.spotify.com/album/2MXZ5iBdwsSzzlZszRZoTY?si=aYP-Zp7pRLa7eiOymk5ofg
Today's album comes from an awesome Italian prog rock band, @KingcrowBand. Thinking of you all over there, and sending all my aroha your way. Kia kaha 
https://open.spotify.com/album/3DMxkd5q9URlhbLI9ofERp?si=8E5kmvtYQeOXUSsDDfYJHQ
https://open.spotify.com/album/3DMxkd5q9URlhbLI9ofERp?si=8E5kmvtYQeOXUSsDDfYJHQ
Todays album is from Porcupine Tree. If you haven't heard these guys, you really are missing out. So many good albums to recommend here, but we'll go with Deadwing, as it has the song that pulled me into the band (Arriving Somewhere but not Here) https://open.spotify.com/album/4gGjMpqUDO8UIS3N9UrbUa?si=_S3pHNjjSh2cNZSS02fWhQ
Prompted by yesterday's whisky fuelled prog vinyl session, here's @FlyingColors latest album, Third Degree. One of the many bands of one the most prolific men in modern music, @MikePortnoy. https://open.spotify.com/album/2QXOXUqfh8iWRYohIoqtZx?si=tfqILiKTR3SEgWt2cgIhLA
Todays recommendation is The Congregation by @leprousband. This was my introduction to the band, and what a damn fine introduction it was too! https://open.spotify.com/album/0BTCS1O61sSYZ8o5kCqx03?si=-nD9MSvwTDu7YvC09zIUKQ
Pain of Salvation is another band I've only discovered in the last couple of years, but they have since surged up the ranks of my favourite artists list. Here is the album that introduced me to their work. https://open.spotify.com/album/3p3jOZI2RjHPVpu7kfgjOB?si=7RY1dgu7Qj6aP08FglVkLg
Today's album comes from a band spearheaded by Jem Godfrey, who is better known to the world for creating chart topping hits for bands such as Atomic Kitten. Compare and contrast :-) https://open.spotify.com/album/1paZBM5zexK7ainKPtjf64?si=8sqB_3m7Qh6UZSEkoGGPWg
Got some good old fashioned hard rock for you this morning. A collaboration between @BillyonBass (ex Mr Big), and @Richie_Kotzen (ex Poison), and @MikePortnoy (should need no introduction, but ex Dream Theater for those who haven't been following along). https://open.spotify.com/album/5O9V2B8tKzkiI0BvIQqtP0?si=w4bhKqeJQDeNtawl9b_pKg
Today's album comes from the awesome Polish prog maestros @riversidepl (RIP Poitr). These guys have so many awesome albums, and this one is a pretty fair representation of their overall aesthetic. https://open.spotify.com/album/4Zx7hlALHjjmjAXOSCJQCg?si=QNPvTm2eQhikIdlyAfUuWg
Today we have a concept album from Ayreon (Arjen Anthony Lucassen's long running project), featuring cameos by many prog metal luminaries such as James LaBrie, Devin Townsend, and Mikael Akerfeldt. Lot's of interesting musical twists and turns on this one. https://open.spotify.com/album/7yaoLta4YWbRsH2RuhYWAF?si=GA0j-5hqToKe5hbxrAPKlw
Today's album comes from Aussie prog rockers Southern Empire. It's the most recent album to gain entry into my vinyl collection, and is a perfect example of modern progressive rock executed well. https://open.spotify.com/album/0pAL8vc6E8NpJo6ACQeRa1?si=j4nQk1XSR7y9R-xEbWFsgw
Had a crap night's sleep last night, which has inspired todays pick from Spock's Beard. Pretty accessible prog rock with lots of catchy tunes. https://open.spotify.com/album/4jvfINK922vXYKLBcdsZXd?si=9iLMvVPpRFu4RBFPf-HzLQ
Todays pick is in honour of the @dreamtheaternet concert that I will no longer be able to attend (thanks for being such a dick, COVID-19!). It was going to be played in full there. If you haven't heard it before now is your chance to rectify this. https://open.spotify.com/album/1QZi8laY96nhaeGSklvN4D?si=VU6VsfHzQbuK8lgPKYUaPw
Todays album is Disconnected by Airbag, because I think we all may be starting to feel a little that way. So this is a timely reminder to keep these connections open by reaching out to those around us (virtually, of course). Kia kaha. https://open.spotify.com/album/18DPz6Cx2TDln1Krlp6MSY?si=SQ9CgDh7SCykzkGWL5iN8Q
Today's album is from @StevenWilsonHQ. It's loosely based on the tragic story of a woman who died in her apartment, but no-one missed her for two years, despite having family & friends. It's a poignant reminder to keep those human connections active. https://open.spotify.com/album/6P7vL4vGgyrD7q9VR9BcnV?si=4G753_xGQm2Sa7JbrmFVTA
Today I have Bryan Beller's Scenes from the Flood. No real thematic link apart from it raining outside, and me not having the creative energy to be cleverer than that :-)
It's a cracking album with guest appearances from some of my favourite guitarists. https://open.spotify.com/album/0Ixr7ZjJUpiFrxcYmlwOdG?si=0YT9nOdwS4i8wXKgRK8kkQ
It's a cracking album with guest appearances from some of my favourite guitarists. https://open.spotify.com/album/0Ixr7ZjJUpiFrxcYmlwOdG?si=0YT9nOdwS4i8wXKgRK8kkQ
And now for something a little different, but pretty damn cool. It's what happens when acoustic guitar, flamenco, rock, and metal are all tossed into a pot and stirred until done. https://open.spotify.com/album/3oO3ttS6RWjiU4Y4TNSKPl?si=PqJrIxCeQN-n_TWRMZAfUw
Today's recommendation comes from prog metal supergroup @SonsOfApollo1. Hmm... This means that bands featuring @MikePortnoy have made four appearances on this list so far. What can I say? The guy's a helluva musician. https://open.spotify.com/album/7Fjm76WFhPzLF2Dd103Dvz?si=xEH_MF7HQb2RhZm3gKMIYA
Today's album is from another awesome Aussie band. And the very Muse-ish opening track seems to be an apt description of where things are at currently <this_is_fine.gif> https://open.spotify.com/album/2SAXnqiEpiBVKwjYD0rg5j?si=TXSLwrDNQOmrRJq8n4uCSw
Today's album is from the awesomely talented @dvntownsend. Gawd knows we could all do with some transcendence during these unprecedented times. https://open.spotify.com/album/3C3x7g8DmzmnXd6Busxugp?si=K3qgcDnATyyooL-RZ176Tw
For your consideration today a wee gem of an album, with an artist and title that matches how many of us may be feeling right now. Stay safe in your bubbles, tweeps. And don't forget to reach out virtually to those around you. https://open.spotify.com/album/7pFK9qhhBtH8eDUwyL8UBt?si=vjjym-olSjObqpQ9JIeaqg
Today's recommendation is one of my favourite @OfficialOpeth albums. It was also one of the first vinyl albums I bought when getting back into the format. https://open.spotify.com/album/0DLImjuzdrOBQKtYLlf3C5?si=TcYYTWClTcKnCnjk6jeBHg
Don't take todays recommendation as any sort of proclamation of victory. It's just a great album, and we still have plenty of work to do to kick COVID-19s arse. So stay safe in your bubbles, and keep up the social distancing. https://open.spotify.com/album/6qX9oUq4PTUBtVaczthHpY?si=tFL71ArDTdWXPaEG1XpEGw
Today's recommendation is a little different. It's an album I haven't actually heard yet.
It's the latest release from @KatatoniaBand, which dropped today. They're an awesomely atmospheric prog metal band from Sweden. Let's discover this one together :-) https://open.spotify.com/album/1DX36PVNNEo2o9RAZN6OYJ?si=GukkwK4MQgmuljvqF_G9uA
It's the latest release from @KatatoniaBand, which dropped today. They're an awesomely atmospheric prog metal band from Sweden. Let's discover this one together :-) https://open.spotify.com/album/1DX36PVNNEo2o9RAZN6OYJ?si=GukkwK4MQgmuljvqF_G9uA
